EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY

Department of Industrial Engineering

IENG301 Fundamentals of Work Study and Ergonomics
COURSE OUTLINE
Course Code

IENG301

Course Level

Third year

Course Title

Fundamentals of Work Study and Ergonomics

Course Type

Department Core

Credit Value

(4, 0, 1) 4

ECTS Value

Pre-requisites

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Co-requisites

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Prepared by

Assoc. Prof. Dr. ADHAM MACKIEH

Semester and Year

FALL 2013 - 2014

Course Web Link : http://ie.emu.edu.tr/lec/ann.php?lec=Adham+MACKIEH

Course Schedule : Monday: 12:30-14:20 (IE-D201); Wednesday: 12:30-14:20 (IE-D201);
Office Hour: Monday 11:30-12:20 & Wednesday 11:30 12:20
Name (group)
e-mail
Assoc. Prof. Dr. ADHAM MACKIEH adham.mackieh@emu.edu.tr
Instructor
Assistant(s)

Friday: 09:30-10:20 (IE-E001)

Office
B-205

Telephone
2141

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of work-study and ergonomics, which are both, used in the examination of human and
work in all their contexts. Work study topics covered in the course are: methods study, charting techniques, time study, work-station design
principles, job evaluation, and compensation. The topics covered in ergonomics are: human physiology and anthropometry, fatigue
assessment, industrial hygiene, information retrieval and control in humans, and fundamentals of industrial product design. Industrial
accidents, theories on causes of accidents, safety analysis and hazard prevention.
Course Objectives (CO)
1. Introduce the basic concepts of Methods Study Techniques (PO a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k),
2. Introduce the basic concepts of Time Study Study Techniques (PO a, b, c, e, f, g, h, i, j, k),
3. Introduce the basic concepts of Job Analysis and Job Evaluation techniques (PO a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k),
4. Introduce the basic concepts of Wage Incentive Systems (PO a, b, c, e, f, h, i, j, k),
5. Introduce the important issues in ergonomics for work place and product design (PO a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k),
6. To prepare the students to work effectively in groups, make an independent research, write a technical report on the results and
orally present their work (PO d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k).
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of this course, students are expected to develop knowledge and understanding of:
1. Productivity (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6),
2. Principles of Method study (CO 1, 5, 6),
3. Charting techniques; process, operation, SIMO, Gantt, man-machine charts etc. (CO 1, 6),
4. Principles of motion economy (CO 1, 6),
5. Work measurement; stop-watch time study, standard data and formula, predetermined time system (MTM), work sampling (CO
2, 6),
6. Job analysis and evaluation (CO 3, 6),
7. Wage incentives (CO 4, 6),
8. Fundamentals of ergonomics; measurement of maximal aerobic capacity (CO 5, 6),
9. Work design; measurement of noise, illumination and so on ((CO 5, 6),
On successful completion of this course, students are expected to develop their skills in:
10. Designing most effective methods and procedures (CO 1, 6),
11. Designing methods and procedures which require the least effort (CO 1, 6),
12. Designing suitable methods and procedures for the person who uses them (CO 1, 6),
13. Analyzing and evaluating jobs (CO 3, 6),
14. Designing and implementing wage incentive system (CO 4, 6),
15. Designing safe working environment (CO 5, 6),
16. Designing products for human use (CO 5, 6),
17. Identifying relevant data from irrelevant (CO 1, 2, 6);
On successful completion of this course, students are expected to develop their appreciation of, and respect for values and attitudes to:
18. Impact of work study techniques in designing and developing working methods (CO 1, 5, 6),
19. Importance of appropriate working methods and work conditions (CO 1, 5, 6),
20. Considering limitations of the analyses by taking into account the realistic constraints such as environmental, social and ethical
(CO 1, 5, 6),
21. Understanding the impact of engineering solutions in global, environmental and societal context (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6),
22. Importance of preparing and presenting technical reports (CO 6),
23. Importance of team work (CO 6).
24. Using related computer software effectively (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

CONTRIBUTION OF COURSE TO MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF CRITERION 5

Mathematics and Basic Sciences
: 0 %
Engineering Science
: 50 %
Engineering Design
: 50 %
General Education
: 0 %

The course makes significant contributions to the following program outcomes:

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,
environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
An ability to communicate effectively
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal
context
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
A knowledge of contemporary issues
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

TEXTBOOK/S
Ralph M. BARNES. Motion and Time Study: Design and Measurement of Work. John Wiley & Sons, 7Th edition.
REFERENCES (available at EMU Library)
Benjamin NIEBEL and Andris FREIVALDS. Methods, Standards, and Work Design. McGraw Hill, 11Th edition.
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
All Examinations will be based on lectures, discussions, textbook and assigned work. To enter a formal examination, a student has to
present her/his EMU student Identification card to the invigilator.
Quizzes: There will be five quizzes designed to test familiarity and basic understanding of various topics. There will be no quiz make-ups.
Midterm Exam: The midterm exam will be held in the week designated by the university administration. It will cover all of the material
up to the date of examination.
Final Exam: The final exam will cover the whole course materials. In form it will be a longer version of the midterm exam.
Make-up Exams: Make-up examinations will only be offered to students who provided adequate documentation for the reason of their
absence within four working days at the latest after the examination date. Only one make-up exam will be offered after the final exams for
the missed midterm and/or final exam. University regulations apply for graduate make-ups.
Any objection to the grade or mark should be made not later than one week following its announcement.
Grading Policy:
Quizzes
Midterm Exam
Term Project
Final Exam

20 % (4 % each)
25 %
25 % (10 % Presentation, 15 % Term Project)
30 %

COURSE CONTENT (WEEKLY TEACHING PLAN)

Week Topics
Productivity, Methods and Standard Scope, Methods Engineering
1
Work Design, Objective of Methods, Standards, and Work Design, Historical Development
2
The Problem Solving Tools, Recording and Analyzing Tools, Process Analysis
3
Activity Charts, Operation Analysis
4
Micro motion Study, Motion Study and Basic Motions, Principles of Motion Economy
5
Time Study
6
Determining time standards from standard data and formulas
7
MIDTERM Exams
89
Work Sampling
10
Predetermined time systems, Wage payment and wage incentives
11
Job analysis and job evaluation
12
Human Factors, Workplace, Equipment, and Tool Design
13
Manual Work Design, Fundamental of Industrial Product Design
14

LEARNING TEACHING METHODS

The function of teaching is to enable students to learn. Therefore students are required to read the chapters of the textbook before coming
to class. The instructor will lecture in class by writing on the board and using overhead projectors or data-show equipments.
ASSIGNMENTS
Students will be given a term project; the project should be prepared according to the project guidelines (which can be found under the
following web site http://ie.emu.edu.tr/reportw/?sub=CO . Each report must contain at least Title Page, Abstract, Acknowledgments, Table
of Contents, List of Tables, List of Figures, List of Symbols/Abbreviations, Main Body of the Text, Bibliography/References, and
Appendices. The term project must be handed in latest on the date specified by the course instructor. Late submissions will be penalized by
50 percent per day.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance will be taken every lecture hour. Note that university regulations allow the instructor to give a grade of NG to a student whose
absenteeism is more than 25% of the total lecture hours or who do not complete sufficient work.
ACADEMIC HONESTY - PLAGIARISM
Cheating is copying from others or providing information, written or oral, to others. Plagiarism is copying without acknowledgement from
other peoples work. According to university by laws cheating and plagiarism are serious offences punishable with disciplinary action
ranging from simple failure from the exam or project, to more serious action (letter of official warning suspension from the University for
up to One Semester). Disciplinary action is written in student records and may appear in student transcripts.
The course makes significant contributions to the following program outcomes (PO):
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

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